Fox hires Dennis Kucinich as analyst
NEW YORK (AP) — Days before President Barack Obama's inauguration for a second term in office, Fox News Channel has signed Dennis Kucinich, one of his former opponents, to be a regular contributor.
Kucinich, a presidential candidate in 2004 and 2008 who ended 16 years in Congress two weeks ago, will make his debut as a Fox contributor on Thursday's edition of "The O'Reilly Factor," the network said Wednesday.
"I've always been impressed with Rep. Kucinich's fearlessness and thoughtfulness about important issues," Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes said. "His willingness to take a stand from his point of view makes him a valuable voice in our country's debate."
Fox is the nation's top-ranked cable news network, particularly popular with Republicans. Its big-name Republican contributors include Karl Rove, Sarah Palin and John Bolton. Democrats in the Fox stable include Evan Bayh, Joe Trippi and Bob Beckel.
Kucinich was elected to the Cleveland city council at age 23 and, at 31, became one of the nation's youngest mayors. He's also been an Ohio state senator and runs his own communications and marketing firm.
"Fox News has always provided me with an opportunity to share my perspective with its enormous viewership," he said.
Kucinich, a presidential candidate in 2004 and 2008 who ended 16 years in Congress two weeks ago, will make his debut as a Fox contributor on Thursday's edition of "The O'Reilly Factor," the network said Wednesday.
"I've always been impressed with Rep. Kucinich's fearlessness and thoughtfulness about important issues," Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes said. "His willingness to take a stand from his point of view makes him a valuable voice in our country's debate."
Fox is the nation's top-ranked cable news network, particularly popular with Republicans. Its big-name Republican contributors include Karl Rove, Sarah Palin and John Bolton. Democrats in the Fox stable include Evan Bayh, Joe Trippi and Bob Beckel.
Kucinich was elected to the Cleveland city council at age 23 and, at 31, became one of the nation's youngest mayors. He's also been an Ohio state senator and runs his own communications and marketing firm.
"Fox News has always provided me with an opportunity to share my perspective with its enormous viewership," he said.
Fox is simply adding a token crazy to be "balanced". He's nothing but the Joe Scar of MSNBC.
Dennis has a habit of saying things that are true but lack truthiness (see Colbert) and bellyfeel (see Orwell). He will basically fulfill the role of Emmanuel Goldstein - a circus freak at which to mindlessly spew invective.
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Who knows, he might find it entertaining. That said, I don't see myself watching anytime soon.
Wonder if O'reilly will want Kucinich to always bring his extremely hot wife with him when he appears.
 @Alikelystorey Likely the real reason they hired him. Either that or they need someone to make the Starbuck's run.
Awesome, I agree with almost nothing the Human Ideological Pinata Kucikuci espouses but he has the courage of his misconvictions. Should be entertaining to see him get thumped on a regular basis. Say, will they provide him with armed bodyguards or does he have to provide his own?
 @Getov Mylon Why am I not surprised that you're a regular Fox News viewer?
 @Sutekh SSooty, I rarely watch television ("Ancient Aliens,"  History Channel and H2 excepted, of course) although for the Fox News Channel, I prefer "Red Eye" and O'Reilly when he has Dennis Miller on. I align with the Fiscally Conservative/Socially Open-Minded, Humor-Oriented  wing of the Party.
 @Sutekh I have to correct you, The position of "Emmanuel Goldstein" has already been filled by the Koch brothers.
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Now... time for "Two Minutes of Hate."
Standard post electoral farm out. We will probably see a few more of these shake out through the networks.Â
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